Head Chef

Hawksmoor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid on all hours worked

50% off food at Hawksmoor

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Income protection insurance & death-in

Discounted health & fitness benefits

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Hawksmoor Dublin is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional food quality and consistency. You’ll oversee large services, drive development, and set the tone for the brigade with energy, clarity, and calm.

As a leader, you’ll own recruitment, training, retention and performance, while ensuring food safety and sustainability are at the core of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef with experience leading large, fast-paced services.
• Experience in high-end cooking at scale.
• Strong leadership, coaching and development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen costs and labour.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team through high-volume, high-quality services
• Inspiring, training, and developing chefs at all levels
• Ensuring Hawksmoor food standards are met, from recipe execution to plating
• Owning recruitment, training, retention and performance management in your kitchen
• Managing stock, GP's, kitchen labour and rota planning effectively
• Championing food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity every day

Skills

Head Chef leadership

High-end cooking

People development

Coaching and motivation

Cost control & labour

Calm under pressure

Job description

Head Chef – Hawksmoor Dublin

Hawksmoor Dublin opened to rave reviews in 2023 and we are now excited to commence the search for a Head Chef to lead our brilliant kitchen team.

You’ll be running the show behind the pass: leading large services, developing your team, and making sure we deliver exceptional food quality and consistency, every time. This isn’t just about great cooking it’s about being a true leader and role model who brings energy, clarity, and calm to the kitchen.

We’re proud to work with farmers and suppliers who share our values around sustainability and ethics. We became a certified B Corp in 2022, and we’re the only restaurant group in the UK place in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For over 13 years running. We also raised over £1.2 million for Action Against Hunger.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the kitchen team through high-volume, high-quality services
• Inspiring, training, and developing chefs at all levels
• Ensuring Hawksmoor food standards are met, from recipe execution to plating
• Owning recruitment, training, retention and performance management in your kitchen
• Managing stock, GPs, kitchen labour and rota planning effectively
• Championing food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity every day

About You

• A proven Head Chef confident leading large, fast-paced services
• Experienced in high end cooking at scale
• Passionate about people, produce and making a positive impact
• Skilled at coaching, developing and motivating others
• Financially strong, with strong control of kitchen costs and labour
• Calm under pressure and proud to set the tone for the whole kitchen

Benefits Include

• Paid overtime for every hour you work
• Tronc paid on all hours worked, including breaks and holidays
• 50% off food at any Hawksmoor restaurant
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Income protection insurance & death-in-service benefit
• Discounted health & fitness benefits
• Refer-a-friend bonus from day one
• Brilliant training, support and development